Lois M. Prentice

SHINGLEHOUSE — Lois M. Prentice, 69, of Bolivar, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in Highland Hospital, Rochester, after a long illness.

Born October 10, 1941 in Little Genesee, NY, she was a daughter of LaVerne and Vera Lawton Lowe. On December 21, 1957 in Shinglehouse, she married Vernon F. Prentice, who survives.

Mrs. Prentice attended Oswayo Valley High School. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and indoor gardening. She loved to travel and spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.

Surviving besides her husband are four daughters, Debra L. (Larry) Tidd of Batavia, Cathrin B. Murray of Hinesville, GA, Terry L. Hall of Islip, NY, and Melissa A. Schwenk of Bolivar; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold A. Lowe of Shinglehouse; four sisters, Frankie A. (Robert Sr.) Stonemetz, Rosalie Siller, and Clara B. Lowe, all of Shinglehouse, and Ramona J. Weiss of Tulsa, OK; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Prentice was predeceased by a sister, LaVerna Krisher; and a brother, LaVerne A. Lowe, Jr.

Friends may call at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA on Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at which time funeral services will be held. The Rev. Russell J. Horning, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, will officiate. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse, PA